Superman: Secret Origin

Geoff Johns

Dec 2011 · Superman: Secret Origin Vol 1 · DC

About this ebook

The superstar team of writer Geoff Johns and artist Gary Frank redefine the origin of Superman for the 21st century. This explosive story spells out the definitive origin of Superman, chronicling Clark KentÍs journey from the cornfields of Smallville to the skyscrapers of Metropolis. Witness a whole new look at the beginnings of Lex Luthor, The Legion of Super-Heroes, Lois Lane, Metallo, Jimmy Olsen, The Parasite and more of your favorite characters from the Superman family. ItÍs a look at the mythic past of the Man of Steel with an eye toward the future. This volume collects SUPERMAN: SECRET ORIGIN #1-6.

Ratings and reviews

Good story and artwork. I rather have seen the artist interpretation of Superman rather than basing him on Christopher Reeve image ( not that I don't like Christopher Reeve but I like him in live action) it a great retelling story take a look and enjoy!

I really liked the art. Superman looked like Christopher Reeves which is the Superman I grew up with. The story was good as well but I have read the Superman origin story many times even though this had a twist to it. I definitely recommend this book.

The plot will eternally be retold with fresh parts. The artworks excellent. But what make me love mostly from this one is the portrayal of Clark and Lois' faces. They are identical with Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder. Thanks for preserving the best memories, ever. :)

About the author

Geoff Johns is an award-winning writer and one of the most popular contemporary comic book writers today. Johns is the author of The New York Times bestselling graphic novels AQUAMAN: THE TRENCH, BLACKEST NIGHT, GREEN LANTERN: THE SINESTRO CORPS WAR, JUSTICE LEAGUE: ORIGIN, SUPERMAN: BRAINIAC and BATMAN: EARTH ONE which hit #1 on the bestseller list. He is also known for transforming Green Lantern into one of the most critically and commercially successful franchises in comics. Johns was born in Detroit and studied media arts, screenwriting, and film at Michigan State University. After moving to Los Angeles, he became an assistant to Richard Donner, director of Superman: The Movie. He and his mentor Donner later co-wrote SUPERMAN: LAST SON featuring the return of General Zod. Johns has written for various other media, including episodes of Smallville, Arrow and Adult Swim's Robot Chicken, for which he was nominated along with his co-writers for an Emmy. He is the Chief Creative Officer of DC Entertainment and resides in Los Angeles, California.